From 1st May, pharmacies will be able to access the NHS111 Professionals Line by phoning 111 and selecting option 3, Healthcare Professionals. The current numbers…
A reminder that it is a contractual requirement for pharmacies to submit an annual complaints report. The report for 2023/24 must be submitted by 3rd…
Early May Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening for the Thames Valley is detailed below: Buckinghamshire – PDF file, Excel Berkshire – PDF file, Excel Oxfordshire –…
The April edition of the Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) monthly newsletter is now available. Click here. Earlier editions can be viewed here.
Based on Lilly’s submission of additional stability data, the MHRA have approved an extension to the shelf-life of the following batches of Mounjaro®▼ (tirzepatide) 2.5mg…
NHS England have recently commissioned RAND Europe, an independent external research organisation, to undertake an evaluation of the clinical services commissioned under the Community Pharmacy…
BOB ICB (which covers Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West) is keen to achieve greater integration of community pharmacy into the ICS at the Primary Care…
NHS England have announced additional, fully funded educational supervision training for those supervising Pharmacy Trainees. This training, delivered by ProPharmace, will ensure those involved in…
CPE has produced posters to support community pharmacies in displaying the new prescription charge, following the announcement of the prescription charge increase effective from 1st…
The NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS), is setting up a reference group for Primary Care and Community Pharmacy. This will be a multi-organisational pharmacy-professional expert…
The University of Reading School of Pharmacy is planning the next academic year and further community pharmacy placement providers are needed as they are expanding…
BOB ICB have announced their 2024/25 Prescribing Quality Scheme criteria for General Practice across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West. It is anticipated that all surgeries…
Action Required: Please update your customer-facing communications The NHS Pharmacy South East Commissioning hub have advised that the address for postal customer complaints has changed…
The Buckinghamshire Public Health team have launched a “Love Your Heart” Campaign, see links to their heart health resources below: Love Your Heart Bucks Women’s…
The SPS Spotlight Monthly Digest provides updates on existing materials and activities from across SPS, and signposts to upcoming events and activities. It includes resources…
From 1 April, the lateral flow device (LFD) tests supply service for patients potentially eligible for COVID-19 treatments will be updated to include: people aged…
The local Minor Ailment Scheme, open to pharmacies in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) ICB area, has been extended to the end of…
A recording of the CPE webinar held on 20th March, which aims to help community pharmacy owners to complete the Data Security and Protection Toolkit…
Resources and documentation Service specification, clinical pathways and PGDs PGD Master Authorisation Sheet CPE resources to promote the service NHS England Campaign Materials Clinical Pathway…
There are still some printed toolkits available for pharmacies providing the NHS Blood Pressure Check Service. The printed pharmacy pack for order comprises: 1 x…
We have been asked to raise awareness of Trurapi Insulin, a rapid acting biosimilar equivalent to Novorapid insulin which pharmacies will start to see more…
A new resource is available for clinicians considering becoming DPPs, and employers aiming to support DPP capacity in their workforce. The resource consists of a…
To enhance security, PharmOutcomes have introduced a new Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) requirement. For details please see: PharmOutcomes MFA Guidance PharmOutcomes MFA FAQs PharmOutcomes Resetting…
Let’s Talk About Vaccines is a training session from BOB ICB to help build confidence, skills and knowledge to open up discussions with patients about…
The CPPE Workshop calendar for April to June 2024 has been released. This includes the following new topics: NHS Pharmacy First: Clinical assessment – essential…
CPPE is offering the “Community Pharmacy Technician: Advancing your role” programme which is open to community pharmacy technicians. This is a fully funded course that…
This is the third newsletter from NHS England, Workforce, Training & Education (WT&E) (the organisation formed when the Health Education England (HEE) merged with NHS…
If you are unable to access supplies of 200 or 400mg Tegretol MR tablets through your wholesaler, please contact the Novartis Customer Care Department on…
The RCGP Library includes a number of useful free resources to provide up to date information and an evidence base to support optimal antibiotic prescribing. …
Community Pharmacists in Frimley and Berkshire West can now have access to Connected Care. The Connected Care Shared Care Record provides Health and Social information about…
